Birmingham Rep Christmas production cancelled
The Rep announces postponement of Nativity! The Musical.
Book Review: Handsworth Riots 1985
Richard Lutz on a new book about the riots that rocked Birmingham 35 years ago.
Black Swans
Blues draw at Swansea with Andy Munro reporting.
Hogan to be a hero?
Andy Munro welcomes new Blues arrival Scott Hogan.
West Midlands arts projects receive Commonwealth Games funding
£600,000 awarded through Spirit of 2012 collaboration with Birmingham 2022.
Landmark restoration begins after successful fundraiser
Work to start on Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ historic bandstand.
Royal appointment for Maryam
Former Cadbury College student joins Duchess of Cambridge as Hold Still judge.
Crowdfunding success for Wolverhampton’s Light House
Fundraising venture helps improve future prospects of independent cinema.
BOM exhibition opens on Southside
Collaboration with Kenyan artists reflects how communities are dealing with pandemic.
Two more Broad Street venues reopen
Broad Street clubs celebrate successful reopening after Covid shutdown.
New bosses for Birmingham museums
Zak Mensah and Sara Wajid appointed joint CEOs of Birmingham Museums Trust.
Living for the Weekend uncorks Wine Staycation
The Birmingham Wine Staycation – the ultimate wine experience.
Birmingham to Belfast flights expanded
Aer Lingus Regional’s new service to Belfast City takes off,
Temporary changes to Snow Hill train services
Covid forces reduction in rail timetable.
Blues buzz the Bees
Andy Munro watches Blues’ season begin with a win over Brentford.
Safety assurance from Birmingham nightlife chief
Is Broad Street the safest entertainment street in the world?
CBSO fundraiser gains momentum
Post-Covid recovery programme helps centenary celebrations.
Orchestra of the Swan returns to live music
Autumn season launched for Stratford orchestra.
Brexit: “An exercise in British self harm”
Richard Lutz reads a new book on the dramatic effects of leaving the EU.
Industry experts warn of new live music threat
Rule of six could sound “death knell” for many in live music sector.
Home is where the art is
Birmingham’s first Art House to open at Port Loop.
My City, My Home
International writing competition for women and girls from diverse communities launched.
Rosies re-opens on Broad Street
“No shouting” precautions as second Birmingham nightclub reopens.
Birmingham Indian Film Festival comes to Millennium Point
Double bill of strong female voices returns for slice of hybrid film festival.
Food for thought at Harvest Festival
Top city restaurant supports homeless charity.
Broad Street’s Popworld to reopen after lockdown
No dancing, but more tables as Birmingham’s retro nightclub reopens.
Grieving over Grealish
Andy Munro watches England struggle against Iceland and sees an obvious solution.
Bald Black Girl(s) to go on display
Birmingham gallery’s exhibition examines perceptions of masculinity, femininity and androgyny.
Concentrating on the league
Blues lose one-nil to Cambridge United in the Carabao Cup. Andy Munro reports.
West Midlands Railway to expand services
Passengers urged to check journeys ahead of timetable increase.